de Soleil Blanc Eau de Toilette bottle de Soleil Blanc
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2018 Year 2023
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Rose Explosion Eau de Parfum bottle Rose Explosion

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - de Soleil Blanc
A divisive summer scent. It's sunshine in a bottle for lovers of that 'luxury sunscreen' vibe, bright and effervescent. But for some, it's just overpriced, weak, and oddly reminiscent of air freshener or something far less glamorous than a Mediterranean escape.
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Our Verdict - Rose Explosion
A beast of a rose fragrance here, so prepare for a floral detonation. It's a sweet, dark rose that's drawn comparisons to much pricier scents, making it a fantastic dupe that delivers exceptional performance. Don't expect subtlety, this one announces its presence.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 17%
Floral 28% 34%
Fruity 8% 4%
Green 9% 3%
Sweet 34% 32%
Warm 14% 21%
Woody 2% 2%
Earthy 4% 5%
Animalic 5% 6%
Fresh 13% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
de Soleil Blanc EdT
Rose Explosion EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 18% vs 36%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 19% vs 46%
Amber 16% vs 53%

Accords

de Soleil Blanc Rose Explosion
100%
Citrus
100%
Rose
99%
88%
White Floral
63%
64%
Coconut
64%
Sweet
49%
Amber
63%
Floral
61%
60%
Vanilla
58%
52%
Tuberose
47%
Fresh Spicy
52%
51%
Green
51%
Aromatic
46%
Fresh
50%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
99%
White Floral shared
88%
63%
64%
Sweet shared
64%
49%
63%
61%
Vanilla shared
60%
58%
52%
Fresh Spicy shared
47%
52%
51%
51%
Fresh shared
46%
50%

Performance

de Soleil Blanc Rose Explosion
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

de Soleil Blanc

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, light profile and general consensus as a pleasant scent make it suitable for casual wear and even office environments where heavy fragrances are a no-go. However, its often-criticised lack of longevity and projection means it's less ideal for formal events or dates where you might want more impact.

Rose Explosion

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Given its 'beast mode' performance and strong sillage, this fragrance is best reserved for occasions where it can truly shine without overpowering. It's perfect for dates and evening events, but might be a bit much for the office or a casual daytime outing.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
89%
Accord
60%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, White Floral, Sweet accords and Amber, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

de Soleil Blanc
Rose Explosion
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